Cherokee Scoop | February 29, 2024

Good Morning! ☀️ As we wrap up February, the quirky month that sneaks in an extra day every four years (thanks, Leap Year!), we're also saying goodbye to Black History Month. But fear not, we're diving into March like an overeager frog on a trampoline.

Let’s get after it!

—The CherokeeScoop Team

THE GOOD NEWS 😃 :

Inside the World of the Cherokee Bruins Semi-Professional Football Sensation!

CherokeeScoop spoke with John Little, Co-owner of the Cherokee Bruins Football Team to get the inside scoop. We talked about how the Bruins have sparked a community movement, the team’s mission and philanthropy, and details on the 2024 Spring Season. This Saturday, they face off at home against the Alabama Commandos. Learn about how the Bruins are not just playing football—they're crafting a legacy of hope and excellence in Cherokee County. Read more

Exciting news in closing out the last day of Black History Month!

Woodstock's First Elected Black City Councilman Honored.Woodstock’s first Black elected city council member, William Eugene Ogletree, was honored at the city’s Feb. 26 council meeting.

The Cherokee Lady Warrior’s Basketball team is final four bound!

Cherokee claimed a 70-60 victory over Campbell, with a nail-biting 45-24 lead at halftime. Despite Campbell's spirited comeback with a 21-12 run in the third quarter, Cherokee held firm, entering the fourth quarter with a 57-45 advantage. Now, North Paulding is set to take on Cherokee at 1 p.m. this Saturday at Georgia State in Atlanta. Game on! 🏀🌟 Read more 

ICYMI:

• The weather is starting to warm up! You know what that means? Snowball time! Pelican’s SnoBall in Woodstock is having its opening for the season this weekend!

• Resurfacing to begin soon on I-575.

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EVENTS 🕺💃:

Thursday - February 29th

• Truck & Tap Woodstock | Maui Wowie Hot Chicken Food Truck | 3 PM | Woodstock

• Chick-fil-A | Coffee with a Cop | 9 – 10 AM | Canton

• Big Door Vineyards | Speed-Friending | 6 – 8 PM | White

• Ahrens Recreation Center | Open Pickleball at The Buzz | 10:30 AM | Canton

• Choate BBQ | Bourbon & BBQ Leap Day Pairing | 6:30 – 8:30 PM | Ball Ground

• Artifact Market + Studio | Crochet Club at Artifact Market + Studio | 6 PM | Canton

• 400 Chambers St | Huneeus Vintners Dinner with Chef Yinka | 11:30 PM | Woodstock

• Canton Icehouse | Karaoke Nights | 8 PM | Canton

• Georgia World Congress Center - Building C | Atlanta International Auto Show | 12 – 8 PM | Atlanta

• Reformation | Trivia Night on the Green | 7 – 9 PM | Canton

• Stratus Kitchen & Bar | Video Trivia | 7 PM | Canton

• The Daily Draft | The Daily Draft Presents A Trivia Show Night | 7 – 9 PM | Woodstock

• Loyal Order of Moose | Driven Cornhole ACL Blind Draws – Canton | 7:30 – 11:00 PM | Canton

• Guston's Grille Woodstock | DJ Trivia | 8 PM | Woodstock

• Bowen’s Tiger Rock | Women’s Self Defense | 6:15 -7:15 PM | Woodstock

• Broken Anchor Winery | Trivia Night | 7 – 10 PM | Acworth

Friday - March 1st

• Canton Theatre | Bus Stop- Presented by Cherokee Theatre Company | Mar 1 – 10 | Canton

• Reformation | Karaoke Night | 8 – 10 PM | Canton

• 8099 Main St | Pelican’s Opening Weekend | Mar 1 – 2 | Woodstock

• 151 Waleska St | Pickleball Party at the Y | 3:00 – 5:30 PM | Canton

• Menagerie on Main | Mother and Daughter Perspectives through Paintings | 6 PM | Canton

• Big Door Vineyards | Food Truck - Grilled Cheese and Boba Teas | 12 AM | White

• Woodstock High School | WWBB Bingo Night | 6:30 – 10:00 PM | Woodstock

• The Reeves House| LOCAL ARTIST SHOWCASE: March 2024 | 6 – 9 PM | Woodstock

• Woodstock Candle Co | Wicks & Sips | 7-9 PM | Woodstock

Saturday - March 2nd

• Menagerie on Main | West Main Arts Festival | 12 – 6 PM | Canton

• Truck & Tap | Cheez’d and Confuzed Food Truck | 12 PM | Woodstock

• Truck & Tap | C’est Tout Bon 2 Eat Food Truck | 12 PM | Woodstock

• Leaning Ladder | Croissants with Chef Michelle | 12 – 4 PM | Woodstock

• Reformation | Practice Yoga with Tommasina | 9:30 – 10:30 AM | Woodstock

• First Baptist Church of Woodstock | Serenade Heights 5K | 8 AM – 12 PM | Woodstock

• Sweetwater Urban Farms | Tower Garden Workshop - Grow your own food! | 9 – 10 AM | Ball Ground

• The Art House- Acworth Arts Alliance | Reception - Art that Sings Exhibit | 4 – 7 PM | Acworth

• The Crazy Book Lady | Author Event - Sean Hillman | 12 – 4 PM | Acworth

• Etowah River Park | Dashing in the Dark | Mar 2 – 3 | Canton

• Downtown Canton | Glow Night | 6-9 PM | Canton

Sunday - March 3rd

• Town Center | Caffeine & Octane | 9AM | Kennesaw

• Rootstock| Writers Round at Rootstock | 6 – 8 PM | Woodstock

• Canton Theatre | Show - Bus Stop | 2 PM | Canton

• Broken Anchor Winery | Soap Making Class | 1pm | Acworth

Monday - March 4th

• Reformation | Veteran’s Meet Up | 6-8 PM | Woodstock

• Cherokee Charter Academy | Board Meeting | 4 – 5 PM | Canton

Tuesday - March 5th

• Art Barn & Farmer Sue | Kids Play Date. | 10-12 PM | Canton

• Choate BBQ | Trivia Night | 6:30 - 8 PM | Ball Ground

• REformations | Friend’s Trivia | 7-9 PM | Canton

Wednesday - March 6th

• Ball Ground Tavern | Karaoke Night | 6:00 – 8:30 PM | Ball Ground

• Truck & Tap | Paradiso Wood Fired Pizza Food Truck | 3 PM | Woodstock

• Deep Roots | Wine-O Bingo | 6:30 PM | Woodstock

• Rootstock | Winedown Wednesday with Iberian Peninsula | 6:30pm | Woodstock

LIVE MUSIC 🎶 :

Thursday - February 29th

• The Holler | Live Music - Brian Dyer | 6:30 – 9:30 PM | Canton

• MadLife | Laugh Lines and Stretch Marks | 8:00 – 9:30 PM | Woodstock

• Falany Performing Arts Center | The University Opera | 7:30 PM | Waleska

• Rock Solid Brewing | Soundcheck's Music Bingo at RockSolid Brewing Co | 7 – 9 PM | Ball Ground

• Riverstone Corner Bistro | Mason Embers | 6 – 9 PM | Canton

Friday - March 1st

• The Holler | Serpent and Dove | 6:30 – 9:30 PM | Canton

• MadLife | Patio Music - Open Mic Night | Feb 27 – Mar 3 | Woodstock

• MadLife | Patio Music - Penelope Road | 5 – 8 PM | Woodstock

• Canton Icehouse | Live Music - Bone Daddys | Mar 1 – 2 | Canton

• Guston's Grille | DJ Karaoke | 9:30 PM | Woodstock

• J Michael's Prime | Matt Jackson | 7 – 10 PM | Canton

• The Stout Brothers | Big Toe Mojo | 7 – 9 PM | Woodstock

• Falany Performing Arts Center | The University Opera | 7:30 PM | Waleska

• The Daily Draft | After Hours with DJ SBB | 10 PM | Woodstock

• Rootstock | Sterling Barrett Jazz Ensemble | 7 PM | Woodstock

Saturday - March 2nd

• The Holler | Wendall Johnson | 6:30 – 9:30 PM | Canton

• Canton Cigar Company | Trey Odum | 6 PM | Canton

• Feathers Edge Vineyards | Scott Puckett | 3 – 6 PM | Ball Ground

• MadLife | Steve Baskin | 5 PM | Woodstock

• MadLife | Boys in the Band - The Alabama Tribute | 4 – 10 PM | Woodstock

• Big Door Vineyards | Leah Belle Faser | 4:30 PM | White

• The Gifted Ferret | Woodstock Artisan Wine Tasting | 5 – 8 PM | Woodstock

• MadLife | Kansas, An Original Musical | 7:30 – 9:30 PM | Canton

• Riverstone Corner Bistro | Eric Thomas | 7 – 10 PM | Canton

• MadLife | Back N Black - The Ultimate ACDC Experience | 7:00 – 8:30 PM | Woodstock

• Rootstock | Live Music - Brandon Reeves | 7:30 – 10:30 PM | Woodstock

• Broken Anchor Winery | Music Bingo | 7:00 – 9:30 PM | Acworth

• Center Street Tavern | BlairOutLoud DUO | 8 PM | Acworth

Sunday - March 3rd

• Rootstock | Martina San Diego | 6 PM | Woodstock

• Rootstock | Jazz Live Music And Brunch With LaurieAnn Jazzwine | 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM | Woodstock

• MadLife | Boys in the Band (Alabama Tribute) | 4 PM | Woodstock

• Big Door Vineyards | Hughes Taylor | 2 PM | White

Tuesday - March 5th

• The Arbor at Bridgemill | Loose Shoes Duo | 3:30-4:30 PM | Canton

• MadLife | Open Mic Night | 6 PM | Woodstock

Wednesday - March 6th

• MadLife | All Talk (Pop & Alt Rock) | 7:30 PM | Woodstock

• J Michael’s Prime | Mark Miller | 6-9 PM | Canton

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